PRINCE Andrew found himself the target of the sharp wit of archer Gordon Aldred during a glittering awards ceremony in London.

Gordon, of Byron Square, Great Harwood, was collecting the prestigious Torch Trophy awarded annually for exceptional services to one particular sport.

And he could not resist a dig at the Duke of York, who was presenting the replica of the 1948 Olympic Torch.

Gordon told the Prince: "I am rather ashamed that you support a sport like golf, when us archers saved your ancestors at the battle of Agincourt!"

The 60-year-old has been a member of The Bowmen of Pendle and Samlesbury since 1975, and has helped build the club's membership into one of the largest in the North of England.

The retired former supervisor at Philips, Blackburn, was secretary at the Samlesbury Hall-based club for 17 years, an ex-president and is vice-chairman, historian, tournament organiser, groundsman, equipment officer, co-ordinator - as well as an active bowman!

He was nominated by the Grand National Archery Society of Great Britain.

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